About KOSEN Symposium　

   The Kosen Symposium serves as a platform for students, faculty, and individuals involved with Kosen institutions to present their research.

   Since its first event at Kurume Kosen (Fukuoka Pref., Japan) in 1995, it has built a history spanning nearly 30 years. The symposium covers all educational and research activities conducted at Kosen, encompassing a wide range of fields, including mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, information technology, chemistry, biochemistry, architecture, and civil engineering etc., as well as humanities subjects such as linguistics and education.

  The symposium is open not only to those affiliated with Kosen but also to anyone interested in Kosen institutions. Participation is available both onsite and online. We warmly invite you to join the Kosen Symposium and experience firsthand the unique strengths of Kosen education.

Announcement of the Kosen Symposium
The 30th Kosen Symposium in Okayama

  For online participants experiencing technical issues or having questions on the day of the symposium, please contact the organizing committee via the chat (Symposium Help Desk) at the bottom right corner of the screen. The chat icon will not be displayed until the event day.

Event Details

  • Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Oral presentations, poster presentations, etc.)
  • Venue:Okayama Convention Center
    • Address: 14-1 Ekimae-machi, Kita-ku, Okayama, Japan, 700-0024
    • Onsite presentations and online presentations via Microsoft Teams

Detailed Information

Program

   The program with links to the online venues will be available after logging into the portal site, which will be emailed later.
   Below is the program without abstracts and online venue links:

Finalists for the Second Round of Review

Presentation Awards

Presentation Awards Details

Organizers & Sponsors

  • Organizer: Kosen Symposium Association
  • Supporters: National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Toyohashi University of Technology, Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry
  • Sponsors: Various engineering, science, and academic societies (listed in the original document)

Presentation Format

  • Oral Presentations: 7 min presentation + 2 min Q&A + 1 min transition
  • Oral Presentation Award Judging Lectures: 10 min presentation + 4 min Q&A + 1 min transition
    • (Awards include the President’s Awards from Nagaoka University of Technology and Toyohashi University of Technology, the National Institute of Technology Director-General’s Award, and the Kosen Symposium Association President’s Award.)
  • Poster Presentations: Core time (tentative) 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    • (Includes presentations eligible for awards listed above.)

Schedule & Deadlines

  • Presentation Application Period: November 1, 2024 (Fri) – December 13, 2024 (Fri) 5:00 PM (strict deadline)
    • For those entering the presentation awards, the deadline is December 6 (Fri) 5:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time)
  • Abstract Submission Deadline for Award Applicants: December 6, 2024 (Fri) 5:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time)(Color abstracts are allowed.)
    • Participant Registration & Payment Period: November 1, 2024 (Fri) – December 13, 2024 (Fri) 5:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time)
    • On-the-day cash payments are not accepted.
    • General Abstract Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024 (Fri) 5:00 PM JST (Japan Standard Time)
  • Program & Abstracts Release Date: January 10, 2025 (Fri)

Participation Fees

  • Advance Payment (both onsite & online participation):

Faculty & General: ¥6,000
Students: ¥3,000 (not limited to Kosen students)

  • Late Payment (after December 14, 2024):

Faculty & General: ¥8,000
Students: ¥4,000

  • Only individual payments are accepted; bulk transfers are not supported.

Payment & Receipt Issuance

  • Payment instructions will be provided separately.
  • Receipts can be downloaded from the designated receipt issuance page.

Award Ceremony & Networking Event

  • Date & Time: Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Venue: CASUAL ITALIAN BAGGIO (6-33-1F, Saiwai-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, Japan)
  • Participation Fee:
    • Faculty & General: ¥6,000
    • Students: ¥4,500
    • Please pay the networking event fee together with the participation registration fee.

Abstract Template & Submission

Registration & Submission